Category Archives: People

“All true living is face to face” – Albert Schweitzer

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

11 November, 2018            “All true living is face to face.” – Albert Schweitzer My brother Kevin and my brother Shane’s wife Kristin both finished the Anthem Richmond Marathon half marathon yesterday. Over seven thousand people were … Continue reading →

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“Out to lunch” or “god spelled backwards”

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

28 October, 2018            “Out to lunch” or “god spelled backwards”     I’m working on some cross country flying plus navigation and this has been a lovely week. I took the top picture when we were … Continue reading →

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The struggle (the flying lesson struggle) is real

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

14 October, 2018            The struggle (the flying lesson struggle) is real   I’m kidding, of course, about the “struggle” part – flying is a blast, 100% of the time. My brother Shane took that top picture … Continue reading →

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 “Try to be a little kinder” – Aldous Huxley 

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

19 August, 2018           “Try to be a little kinder” – Aldous Huxley  That’s my whole family on October 28, 2012 at my brother Kevin’s house in Doswell, VA, a few days before Halloween. Even though we … Continue reading →

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My only aunt (I have no uncles)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

5 August, 2018            My only aunt (I have no uncles) My mother’s younger sister Janet was my only aunt, and I have no uncles. She died on July 13 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, a couple of … Continue reading →

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Where do I start?

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

8 July, 2018            Where do I start? I’ll start at the river, the mighty James River, at Pony Pasture, this morning, with dogs – what better place? And with what better company?  This was a mile … Continue reading →

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Road trip!

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

3 June, 2018            Road trip! ======= It’s after 10:00 on Sunday and I just got my two favorite pictures from the weekend. And the blog post was done! My phone “dinged” and I got two pictures that … Continue reading →

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Reflection of hope

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

27 May, 2018            Reflection of hope “May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela I didn’t have a theme for this post – I still don’t – but I saw that … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

20 May, 2018            Bridge Over Troubled Water My friend Hank had been hearing voices for a month. His doctor recommended he wear headphones and listen to music to drown them out. This is normal for people … Continue reading →

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Every single person was nice

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

6 May, 2018            Every single person was nice Every single person I’ve met this week was nice. I flew twice at Heart of Virginia Aviation. I went shooting once at Colonial Shooting Academy. Evelyn and I … Continue reading →

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